Generic Dexedrine 5 mg

There are various medications available to treat the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy in the market. Among those Dexedrine 5 mg is one of them. It is a brand name of Dextroamphetamine medicine.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States approved this drug. It comes in an imprint of IX 673 5 mg in initials.

The work of Dexedrine medicine is to increase attentiveness and decrease hyperactivity and impulsivity in people.

Uses of Dexedrine 5 mg Medicine:

Dexedrine medicine is mainly used in the treatment of two common symptoms. These are as follows:

ADHD

ADHD is a common problem in which a person will not be able to pay attention properly. The symptoms of this problem include dyslexia, dyspraxia, epilepsy, Tourette’s syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), etc.

People take 5 mg of Dexedrine medicine for the treatment of ADHD symptoms. This dosage is increased by 5 mg per day. The maximum dosage of this medicine is 40 mg.

Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a sleeping disorder in which people feel drowsy at the time of sleeping. It occurs due to excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, etc.

The starting dose of Dexedrine medicine is 5 mg. Both adults and children above 6 years of age can take this dosage. Doctors increase this dosage strength up to 5 mg per day.

Drug Interactions:

There are several drugs that can interact with Dexedrine medicine. These include Norepinephrine Bitartrate, Doxepin, Mirabegron, Cinacalcet, Donepezil, Esomeprazole, Mirtazapine, Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, Tilidine etc.

Other Dosages:

Dexedrine 5 mg is the lowest dosage strength of Dexedrine medicine. This medicine is useful in the treatment of adults and children above 6 years of age. The form of this drug is available in the form of an extended-release oral capsule only.

The dosage strengths of Dexedrine 10 mg and 15 mg of this medicine are also available for treating these problems.

Doctors are not recommending this medicine to children below 6 years of age. If they are suffering from ADHD and narcolepsy, then their parent or guardian must consult with the doctor.

Side Effects of 5 mg Dexedrine:

The side effects of this IX 673 5 mg pill are as follows-

• Change in mood or behavior
• Diarrhea
• Agitation
• Chest pain
• Hallucinations
• Dryness in mouth
• Severe vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Swelling in tongue, throat or face
• Breathing problem
• Blurred vision
• Speaking problem
• Change in skin color
• Dizziness or fainting
• Irritability
• Seizures or head injuries
• Heart palpitations
• Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)
• Shivering
• Weakness in arms and legs
• Sweating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Aggressive
• Pain in the back, jaws, neck, or arms
• Stomach cramps
• Euphoria
• Decreased appetite
• Headache
• Loss of weight
• Upset stomach (indigestion)

Precautions:

• It is advised not to take more than one tablet of this medicine.
• Don’t chew or crush the tablet.
• At the time of pregnancy and breastfeeding, women can not take this medicine.
• After taking the Dexedrine 5 mg tablet, avoid driving the vehicle.
• A person should not drink alcohol after using this medicine.
• When we take this medicine with other medicinal drugs, then it causes a decrease in blood pressure.
• It is important for an individual to call the doctor immediately when he or she may suffer from sweating, fever, headache, etc after taking this medicine.
• If any individual is suffering from allergy, glaucoma, asthma, etc then he or she may not take this medicine.